Pittman, Anne M., whose extraordinary life as a dancer, teacher, coach, author, administrator, mentor, friend and competitor, spanned over seven decades, passed away November 25, 2008. Born in Camphill, AL in 1918, she received the bachelor's degree in 1940 at the University of Texas; her pilot's license in 1941; a master's degree in Education from New York University in 1945; and the Ed.D degree from Stanford University in 1972. She taught physical education and dance at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley before coming to Arizona State University in 1952. Early in her career she performed in the folk dance companies of Michael and Mary Ann Herman and Richard Krause in New York City. She teamed with Marlys Waller and Jane Harris Ericson to write Dance A While, the seminal textbook on folk, social and square dance published in 1952. Currently in it's 10th edition, Dance A While continues to be the most widely used folk dance text book in colleges and universities. Recognition in Dance includes The National Dance Association Plaudit Award; the San Antonio Dance Festival Award and the National Folk Organization of the USA Award. The Heritage Award, the highest honor given to dance educators, will be presented posthumously by the National Dance Association at the 2010 convention in Indianapolis. In addition to her teaching accomplishments at Arizona State University, Professor Pittman distinguished herself with a 337-71 record as the women's tennis coach from 1954-1984. She is a member of the ASU Hall of Distinction and in 1984 was named ITCA National Coach of the Year. She previously held the title Lady Champion Women's Tennis Coach of the Year in 1975 and 1976. In 1973 she founded the Women's Collegiate Tennis Coaches Association and in that same year coached the U. S. Women's Tennis Team at the World University Games in Moscow bringing home a bronze medal in doubles and taking fourth in singles. In 1995 she was the only coach inducted as a charter member into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women's Collegiate Hall of Fame. After retirement Anne's major focus became golf, a passion she pursued aggressively. As Director of the AZ Women's Golf Association she produced many tournaments state wide, including tournaments to encourage young athletes. In 2007 (age 89) she played in the summer national senior olympics and received a silver medal. Anne Pittman is survived by her niece Cornelia P. Skelly (Tony), great niece Emily Skelly and great nephew Case Skelly, from Houston, TX , and nephew Dennis H. Pittman, Jr. (Audrey) from Laurel, MS. She will always be remembered fondly by her devoted family, and legions of students, colleagues and friends.